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Can I take Venlafaxine and Wellbutrin together? I have taken these drugs at different in the past?
I read a review on this site from someone who found that adding wellbutrin to venlafaxine was helpful. I've been extremely depressed, as in doing nothing, even activities that are extremely enjoyable to me. Years ago wellbutrin seemed to help me get up and go. effexor (also taken in the past,... read more
I am trying to switch from 20 mg of Lexapro to Effexor. How Should I cross taper?
I have been on Lexapro for over 15 years and I feel it is no longer helping me at all with my Anxiety and Depression. How should I cross taper this. I already started on Effexor at 37.5 mg and I am going to double that starting tomorrow. I am doing this while still on 20 mg of Lexapro.Should I... read more
Buspirone - Just started Buspar today for anxiety issues and panic attacks?
I don't take any other meds for anxiety, just Exforge for hypertension. I'm reading these reviews and wondering what "brain zaps" are. I'm a lot nervous about taking this and I am worried about what I can expect as side effects.
I have pre-hypertension and anxiety, I am scared to take the medicine that was prescribed to me?
My blood pressure, I was told, is only a little over. It never goes down though. It's always at pre-hypertension and it randomly showed up. I am 18 years old, male and was told high blood pressure runs in the family. The medicine I was given was Metoprolol Succ. ER 50 MG, once a day along with... read more
Taking Clonazepam for 10 years, it's stopped working, suggestions?
I have been taking 500mcg of Clonazepam for 10 years. It has been a blessing because I could easily go to work and perform my duties, and cope with my anxiety. Lately I feel it's not working and I am desperate. Last night took 2 tablets only fell asleep at 5 this morning for 2/3 hours. Now... read more
How long Does it take for Paxil to work?
I started Paxil 7 days ago and I am having sever anxiety where I cant even sleep. My doctor prescribe me 10mg of Paxil and so far has not kicked in much. All I do is think about if I am going crazy every second of the day. I have chest pains and tingling sensation in my body. Anyone know if the... read more
Buspirone - I am very sensitive to any drug...was prescribed buspar for anxiety...afraid to take it?
I am very sensitive to meds. I have anxiety and my doctor prescribed buspar claiming it has little side effects. I am nervous to talk it because I already feel bad from the anxiety and don't want to feel worse from the drug. Anyone else super sensitive and takes this med?
When do side effects of Effexor go away?
I've was on Effexor 37.5 for a week and just started 75mg for the last 3 days. I've had terrible anxiety, digestion issues, and can't sleep. Please tell me these will go away soon. I'm Also afraid to go out but still do. Please provide with any helpful input. Thanks
How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?
Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more
Taking Lexapro for the first time, how long before I feel any effects?
This is my first time being diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety. It slammed into my life two-months ago. I have tremendous stress (like most), and the cumulative effect finally took a toll on both my physical and mental health. I have hypertension, I'm prediabetic, and now... read more
Lexapro - Horrible anxiety and panic attacks after taking only 5mg?
I've been diagnosed with a GAD a few years ago. I haven't had any anxiety attack in over 2 years. Now, it's time to go back to school (I'm 35) which my brain doesn't understand lol. I've been taking 2.5mg of Lexapro in the morning and another 2.5mg at around 5-6pm.... read more
I took prednisone for 5 days, 40 mg a day. I have been having side effects for the last week.?
... Heart rate elevation, tremors, intermittent elevated blood pressure , fatigue, And anxiety. How long does this go on for?How long should I expect these side effects to last?
Can I take 2 50mg sildenafil if taking 1 didn't work?
I am 21 and suffer from severe performance anxiety. I'm fit and eat healthy but I am terribly nervous with it comes to the bedroom. My doctor was happy to prescribe me with a 50mg dose of sildenafil Couldn't hold an erection after taking a 50mg tablet of sildenafil. Yes I was aroused and... read more
Switching from Paxil to Prozac?
My Paxil doesn't seem to work anymore. My agoraphobia is bad again. Bad depression and anxiety. My doctor is switching me to Prozac from Paxil without any tapering. I'm very scared because Paxil withdrawal is awful! Can anyone give me any advice please?
Weight gain on propranolol?
I was just prescribed 10 mg of propranolol 2x a day for anxiety, and one of the side effects listed on the info sheets my pharmacist gave me with the medication is "big weight gain." The word "big" in particular is scaring me. Has anyone experienced weight gain on this drug?
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